Window tint removal

mmurphy77

Mike
Any good tips for removing cheap window tint and the adhesive it leaves behind? I tried a razor and the tint came off in tiny pieces but left a sticky film. There's gotta be an easier way. Thanks.
 

DOLCECULLO

Detailer
at work I use a heat gun, a razor blade, and some adhesive remover. It's gonna be a pain in the ass no matter what
 

mmurphy77

Mike
Thank you guys, I will try a steamer. It's just one window (on the doner door I just installed) so it should go pretty easily.
 


dreamofjdm

2@DHD2r3@Th3H013Thread
yea i wold say heat gun razor n thinner, not paint tinner , start aat the top with the heat gun till you get a small line so that you can peel it back use a paint brush and dam some thinner on and hit it wit the heat gun pull slowly yes its a pain in the ass but hey what can you do ussse the razor n the thiiner to clean up the window when your done
 

Dev

New Member
Actually, there was an article in Honda Tuner( i think it was honda tuner) about removing window tint. A very easy process. Take newspaper, soak it in water, and then stick to the areas you want to remove the tint from. Let it sit for about 20 - 30 mins, and the tint should peel right off...no scraping necessary. I haven't personally tried this method (haven't had any tint to be removed), but they claim it works incredibly well. If you give it a shot..let me know, I'm curious.
 

Accel.speed

basically, i like fast!
Dev said:
Actually, there was an article in Honda Tuner( i think it was honda tuner) about removing window tint. A very easy process. Take newspaper, soak it in water, and then stick to the areas you want to remove the tint from. Let it sit for about 20 - 30 mins, and the tint should peel right off...no scraping necessary. I haven't personally tried this method (haven't had any tint to be removed), but they claim it works incredibly well. If you give it a shot..let me know, I'm curious.
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Yeah would this work? I need to take off some tint and put some vinyl there.... its started to bubble.
 


Dev

New Member
Same process as this..only using newspaper instead..newspaper will hold the moisture on the tint causing the film to expand...but this method is very similar, and almost labor free.

Step 1 Old tint can be removed with common household items, including black trash bags, ammonia, steel wool and a razor blade or knife.

Step 2 Spray the window's exterior with soapy water, cover it with a black trash bag, smooth the plastic flat, then trim the bag to fit the glass. This will absorb heat, which makes the film expand so that both layers will peel off together.

Step 3 Inside, protect any close-by upholstered surfaces, then spray the window film with undiluted ammonia. Make sure to spray all the way to the edge.

Step 4 Trap the ammonia against the tint with another trash bag or, for small windows, plastic wrap. Then let the window bake in the sun for about an hour to soften the tint's adhesive.

Step 5 Lift a corner of the film with a fingernail or, failing that, a razor blade. Be careful not to nick the defroster lines. The film should peel off in whole pieces; keep the tint moist with ammonia as you strip. Use a razor blade to scrape off any tint that didn't peel.

Step 6 Remove glue residue with ammonia and 0000 (Super Fine) steel wool, wiping with paper towel as you go before the ammonia dries. Finish by removing the exterior trash bag and cleaning both sides of the window with glass cleaner.
 

bcartwright88

New Member
Dev said:
Same process as this..only using newspaper instead..newspaper will hold the moisture on the tint causing the film to expand...but this method is very similar, and almost labor free.

Step 1 Old tint can be removed with common household items, including black trash bags, ammonia, steel wool and a razor blade or knife.

Step 2 Spray the window's exterior with soapy water, cover it with a black trash bag, smooth the plastic flat, then trim the bag to fit the glass. This will absorb heat, which makes the film expand so that both layers will peel off together.

Step 3 Inside, protect any close-by upholstered surfaces, then spray the window film with undiluted ammonia. Make sure to spray all the way to the edge.

Step 4 Trap the ammonia against the tint with another trash bag or, for small windows, plastic wrap. Then let the window bake in the sun for about an hour to soften the tint's adhesive.

Step 5 Lift a corner of the film with a fingernail or, failing that, a razor blade. Be careful not to nick the defroster lines. The film should peel off in whole pieces; keep the tint moist with ammonia as you strip. Use a razor blade to scrape off any tint that didn't peel.

Step 6 Remove glue residue with ammonia and 0000 (Super Fine) steel wool, wiping with paper towel as you go before the ammonia dries. Finish by removing the exterior trash bag and cleaning both sides of the window with glass cleaner.
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how i did it. works out great.
 

kleenkreativ

New Member
Wish I'd known this about a month ago! I spent two hours with a razor blade on my passenger side window, scraping off tiny piece by tiny piece. It sucked and my fingers were killing me.
Of course, then, I tried applying tint myself and screwed that all up, so I gave up.

Oh well, ended up getting a shiny new RSX just a couple of weeks later, anyhow. :)
 

killjoy

New Member
my god!

you guys are killing yourselves, lol.. theres a much easier way. Get any type of foam aerosol window cleaner (spray can), and a brand new rectangle razor blade. spray, swipe, wipe clean with paper towel. I think I had all side window de-tinting jobs down to a 30 minute process at the last audio shop I was at.

the rear window, however, is the real sucky part - you should never use a razor, as you will more than likely destroy the defrosters attached to the glass. you have to use an alcohol spray cleaner and steel wool. I've heard leaving black trash bags underneath the glass and letting the car sit out in the sun all day will make it easier, but way hotter, obviously.
 

jcrabb13

Registered Abuser
Guys! I figured it out! I was driving home this morning from a graveyard shift at work and had the windows down to stay awake. Sure enough, a big ol piece of tint came off my back window when i was around 80. Made for easy cleanup also, the tint went right out the window. So just make sure your tint is 13 years old and you should be good. by far the easiest way to do it.
 
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